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1974 Collection (#5)

"Travel back in time to 1974, a year filled with iconic vehicles and unforgettable moments

Background image1974 Collection: CLIFF RICHARD WITH THE SHADOWS - OCTOBER 1974

CLIFF RICHARD WITH THE SHADOWS - OCTOBER 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Terry Scott, actor and star of 1980s sitcom Terry and June

Terry Scott, actor and star of 1980s sitcom Terry and June, pictured in 1974 on the Tees Transport Bridge. The Tees Transporter Bridge, often referred to as the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge

Background image1974 Collection: Making a big splash Derek Johnstone, who scored two of Rangers goals in Saturdays 4-0 win

Making a big splash Derek Johnstone, who scored two of Rangers goals in Saturdays 4-0 win over Dundee has some fun with the other scorers

Background image1974 Collection: Sir John Hunter, Bulk Carrier Container Ship built at Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd

Sir John Hunter, Bulk Carrier Container Ship built at Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd. Haverton Hill, slips down the Tees, Teesside, North East England, January 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Jeffrey Archer, MP for Louth, in his Whitehall Office. Mr Archer says he is quitting

Jeffrey Archer, MP for Louth, in his Whitehall Office. Mr Archer says he is quitting Parliament over his investment in a company being investigated by the Fraud Squad. 23rd August 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The Half Penny Bridge, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, being blown up. 17th December 1974

The Half Penny Bridge, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, being blown up. 17th December 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Tom Jones birthday party in Las Vegas with guest Dionne Warwick. June 1974

Tom Jones birthday party in Las Vegas with guest Dionne Warwick. June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Tom Jones birthday party in Las Vegas with guest Liberace. June 1974

Tom Jones birthday party in Las Vegas with guest Liberace. June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali held his first public speaking in England

World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali held his first public speaking in England at the New Victoria Theatre in London, where a packed crowd listened and ask him questions. 29th November 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Muhammad Ali seen here at the Royal Albert Hall for the Joe Bugner vs Albert Lovell fight

Muhammad Ali seen here at the Royal Albert Hall for the Joe Bugner vs Albert Lovell fight. 3rd December 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The Charlton Family in 1974. Picture shoes Left - Mrs Bobby Charlton

The Charlton Family in 1974. Picture shoes Left - Mrs Bobby Charlton (Norma) 2nd from the Left - Mrs Cissie Charlton (Mother of Bobby and Jack Charlton)

Background image1974 Collection: A VW Golf at the Paris Motor Show. 4th October 1974

A VW Golf at the Paris Motor Show. 4th October 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Stanley Adams, former Birmingham Schools Music Advisor. 14th July 1974

Stanley Adams, former Birmingham Schools Music Advisor. 14th July 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Mr Stanley Adams, left, last night conducted the Birmingham Schools Symphony Orchestra

Mr Stanley Adams, left, last night conducted the Birmingham Schools Symphony Orchestra for the last time in Birmingham Town Hall. Mr

Background image1974 Collection: Boxer Muhammad Ali and wife Belinda at Airport. 30th November 1974

Boxer Muhammad Ali and wife Belinda at Airport. 30th November 1974

Background image1974 Collection: David Essex pictured in a film sequence from the 1974 film Stardust

David Essex pictured in a film sequence from the 1974 film Stardust. Picture taken on set, as the film is being made. Stardust is a 1974 British musical drama film directed by Michael Apted

Background image1974 Collection: TV star Mike Yarwood. 13th February 1974

TV star Mike Yarwood. 13th February 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Swinging Farewell To Duke. Londons famous church St

Swinging Farewell To Duke. Londons famous church St. Martin s-in-the-Fields was filled with swinging sounds. The occasion was a memorial service for American bandleader Duke Ellington who died

Background image1974 Collection: A girl and her dog on a peaceful boat trip on the Leeds and Liverpool canal near Ormskirk

A girl and her dog on a peaceful boat trip on the Leeds and Liverpool canal near Ormskirk. January 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Queen Margrethe of Denmark, accompanied by her husband, Prince Henrik

Queen Margrethe of Denmark, accompanied by her husband, Prince Henrik, arrives by boat at Greenwich to start her State Visit. She was met by the Duke of Edinburgh. 30th April 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Eston Institute, a social club in Middlesbrough. May 1974

Eston Institute, a social club in Middlesbrough. May 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Cinemas in Birmingham. Odeon cinema in New Street. 31st July 1974

Cinemas in Birmingham. Odeon cinema in New Street. 31st July 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Cinemas in Birmingham. The Futurist cinema, John Bright Street. 31st July 1974

Cinemas in Birmingham. The Futurist cinema, John Bright Street. 31st July 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The Nolan sisters, who are appearing on The Morecambe & Wise Show over Christmas

The Nolan sisters, who are appearing on The Morecambe & Wise Show over Christmas. L-R Anne, Denise, Maureen, Linda, Bernadette and Coleen. 22nd December 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The Nolan sisters, Bernadette (13) and Coleen (9) in Hyde Park, London. 18th August 1974

The Nolan sisters, Bernadette (13) and Coleen (9) in Hyde Park, London. 18th August 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Churchill memorial service, at Bladon Church, Oxon. Lady Spencer-Churchill with her

Churchill memorial service, at Bladon Church, Oxon. Lady Spencer-Churchill with her grandson Winston arriving at the church. 30th November 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Bill Haley and his wife Martha arrive at Heathrow Airport. 15th May 1974

Bill Haley and his wife Martha arrive at Heathrow Airport. 15th May 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Members of the Mott the Hoople group, including singer Ian Hunter. 7th March 1974

Members of the Mott the Hoople group, including singer Ian Hunter. 7th March 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The Carpenters - Pop Group arriving at Birmingham airport February 1974

The Carpenters - Pop Group arriving at Birmingham airport February 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The Carpenters - Pop Group Karen Carpenter arriving at Birmingham airport

The Carpenters - Pop Group Karen Carpenter arriving at Birmingham airport. February 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Michael Palin of the Monty Python team with girls from Sidcup during the charity Twits

Michael Palin of the Monty Python team with girls from Sidcup during the charity Twits Walk, to raise money for the British Council for Rehabilitation for the Disabled. 7th October 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Bob McNab Football Player Arsenal Jan 1974 is tackled by Martin Buchan during a

Bob McNab Football Player Arsenal Jan 1974 is tackled by Martin Buchan during a Manchester United v Arsenal match Old Trafford

Background image1974 Collection: Lanchester Polytechnic Halls of Residence, viewed from Fairfax Street, Coventry

Lanchester Polytechnic Halls of Residence, viewed from Fairfax Street, Coventry, 18th April 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Spon End flats, in surroundings softened by lawns and trees. 5th June 1974

Spon End flats, in surroundings softened by lawns and trees. 5th June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Tony Blackburn at home in Cookham Dean, Berkshire, with his wife Tessa Wyatt

Tony Blackburn at home in Cookham Dean, Berkshire, with his wife Tessa Wyatt. 5th September 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The fashion floor in the Marks & Spencer Birmingham store is something special

The fashion floor in the Marks & Spencer Birmingham store is something special. Luxuriously carpeted, it offers plenty of space to study the vast selection

Background image1974 Collection: Stirling Moss and his daughter Allison (aged 7) with her horse Happy

Stirling Moss and his daughter Allison (aged 7) with her horse Happy. Pictured at Stirlings mothers farm in Tring, Hertfordshire. 26th June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Cast of Dads Army at opening of exhibition at the Imperial War Museam

Cast of Dads Army at opening of exhibition at the Imperial War Museam The Real Dads Army. Captain Mainwaring Arthur Lowe Private Godfrey Arnold Ridley Sergeant Wilson John Le Mesurier ARP Warden Bill

Background image1974 Collection: Singer Neil Diamond arrives at Heathrow airport to appear in the Shirley Bassey Christmas

Singer Neil Diamond arrives at Heathrow airport to appear in the Shirley Bassey Christmas show. 6th December 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Couples enjoying a night out at the Seighford Hall Circa June 1974

Couples enjoying a night out at the Seighford Hall Circa June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Chef preparing the evening meal at the Seighford Hall Hotel Circa June 1974

Chef preparing the evening meal at the Seighford Hall Hotel Circa June 1974

Background image1974 Collection: A decorated VW Beetle drives along Bridge Road, Stafford to promote the new '

A decorated VW Beetle drives along Bridge Road, Stafford to promote the new " Herbie Rides Again movie showing at the Odeon. Circa May 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Secretary of State for Energy Lord Carrington accompanies Prime Minister Edward Heath

Secretary of State for Energy Lord Carrington accompanies Prime Minister Edward Heath on a country walk to the Plough Pub during the General Election campaign. 16th February 1974. Carringtonobit

Background image1974 Collection: Aftermath following the General Election result which produced a hung parliament

Aftermath following the General Election result which produced a hung parliament. Secretary of State for Energy Lord Carrington pictured arriving at Number 10 Downing Street. 2nd March 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Sylvia Kristel, Dutch actress in the UK to promote new film, Emmanuelle

Sylvia Kristel, Dutch actress in the UK to promote new film, Emmanuelle, pictured relaxing in her hotel room after arriving (from Paris), London, Friday 24th October 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Italian actress Sophia Loren and her two children leaving Heathrow Airport for Rome

Italian actress Sophia Loren and her two children leaving Heathrow Airport for Rome. August 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Richard Burton and Sophia Loren pictured at Brockenhurst Railway station where they are

Richard Burton and Sophia Loren pictured at Brockenhurst Railway station where they are filming ATVs brief encounter. 29th July 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Ken Dodd - comedian from Liverpool. Ken Dodd with his assistants Kim

Ken Dodd - comedian from Liverpool. Ken Dodd with his assistants Kim Lonsdale of Southport and Carol Woods of Old Swan play Traffic Wardens in Liverpool




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"Travel back in time to 1974, a year filled with iconic vehicles and unforgettable moments. The streets were adorned with the sleek Hillman Imp, boasting its timeless design and turning heads wherever it went. Meanwhile, the Norton Commando 850cc roared through the roads in a striking red hue, exuding power and style. And who could forget the Jaguar E-Type 5. 3 V12 Roadster, a true symbol of luxury and elegance. In contrast, the 1974 Rover P6 3500S showcased its understated sophistication in a classic brown shade. On another note, the Ford Capri 1600 XL stood out from the crowd with its vibrant orange color that perfectly captured the spirit of this era. The Fiat 124 Spyder added an element of European charm to the scene as it gracefully cruised along city streets. Meanwhile, comedy duo Steptoe and Son brought laughter to Shepherds Bush as they maneuvered their horse-drawn cart through bustling London. Sports enthusiasts witnessed soccer goalies Peter Shilton and Gordon Banks leaping into action during an intense workout at Stoke City - showcasing their agility and determination on field. Motorcycle lovers reveled in Yamaha XT500's cutting-edge design straight from Japan - a true testament to innovation on two wheels. However, not all sights were expected; one peculiar image etched itself into history when a bus became embedded within a house on Blackstock Road in London - leaving locals astounded by this surreal spectacle. Lastly, let's not forget about BMW's legendary creation: The Batmobile-inspired BMW 3. 0CSL turned heads wherever it ventured with its white body adorned by bold red & blue details – truly embodying speed and exhilaration. " Step into our time capsule as we celebrate these remarkable highlights from an unforgettable year.